I’m a person first

Down Syndrome Ireland offers support and services to people with Down syndrome and their families throughout Ireland

I’m a person first

Down Syndrome Ireland offers support and services to people with Down syndrome and their families throughout Ireland

I am a family member

I am a person with Down syndrome

I am a professional

I am a family member

I am a person with Down syndrome

I am a professional

Our services and supports

Down Syndrome Ireland offers information, practical help and support. Most of all, we are a community of people who share the same journey.

See and Learn programme

See and Learn programme

See and Learn is an evidence based, structured teaching programme which teaches speech, language and reading skills in small steps…

Family support

Family support

If you are a parent or guardian of a child or adult with Down syndrome, we are here to help.

Local services and support

Local services and support

Down Syndrome Ireland has 26 branches nationwide. These branches are run almost exclusively by volunteer parents and provide children and…

Find your local branch

Down Syndrome Ireland has 25 branches nationwide. These branches are run almost exclusively by volunteer parents and provide children and adults with Down syndrome and their families with a wide range of vital services and social opportunities.

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Awareness & Lobbying

Lobbying for rights and supports is an important part of what we do. We campaign for the rights of people with Down syndrome and try to ensure that their voices are heard.

‘Please don’t leave us behind’ education campaign

Down Syndrome Ireland says children with Down syndrome being actively discriminated against during Leinster House appearances.

Personalised budgets for adults with Down syndrome

We want funding to be on an individual basis, so they can use the support in a way that is meaningful for them.

Latest From Down Syndrome Ireland

Featured Fundraising Event

HB FUNDAYS 2019

Who doesn’t love a party? Particularly if it’s a party with friends sharing a little magic over a delicious HB Hazelbrook Farm ice cream while also fundraising for an important cause! This year we hope to raise in excess of €300,000 from our HB Fundays campaign to support our national early development services. By hosting a HB Fundays party, you can help us to increase support for new parents and young children with Down syndrome throughout Ireland. Get involved and host a HB Funday party of your own by registering today!

Events and Conferences

Camino 4 DSI 2019

Latest News

Down Syndrome Ireland welcomes the new criteria for the exemption from studying Irish

14 Aug 2019

Personalised Budgets – an update from the HSE on the demonstration projects

13 Aug 2019

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